1. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  2. The launch of the Healthwatch Salford Network

    News -

    To enable more people to have their voices heard we have launched a new project called ‘The Network’ which will enable existing community health support and social groups to have a direct link with us at Healthwatch Salford.

  3. SEND Transformation Strategy Report 2017

    Report -

    Listening to the views of children and young people in Salford who are covered by the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Act, their parents and carers.

  4. Have your say on Salford’s health and care big reset conversation

    News -

    Salford’s health and care system is launching a ‘big reset’ and people living and working in the city are being asked to join in the conversation and share their views.

  5. Salford City Council Equipment Service needs users views to inform improvements and support a better quality of life

    News -

    Are you a user of Salford City Council’s Equipment Service? Can you spare five minutes to give your views on the vital service?

  6. What is adult social care?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  7. Putting a face to unmet need Project

    News -

    Healthwatch Salford is undertaking a project focussing on the issue of unmet need in social care.

  8. Report on Home Care 2022

    Report -

    A new report by Healthwatch Salford reveals the experiences of people who receive care in their own home.

  9. Cost of Living Support in Salford

    Advice and Information -

    We know it’s a difficult time for lots of Salford residents with increases in food prices and energy bills. Organisations across the city are working together in the Spirit of Salford to help support you.

  10. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

    Advice and Information -

    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  11. The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Salford

    Advice and Information -

    The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Salford aims to provide a valuable resource to the community, offering a wide range of services to support people affected by cancer.

  12. Sexual Health services in Salford

    Advice and Information -

    Are you looking for advice on where to go for sexual health support and information? We've collated together information on services available to Salford residents.

  13. Autumn/Winter Cost of Living Survey

    News -

    Healthwatch England reports that the continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  14. Nominate your Greater Manchester health and care champions!

    News -

    The Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards are back for 2024 and we are thrilled to be recognising those who regularly go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Greater Manchester.

  15. Salford Adolescent Minds (S.A.M) Report

    Report -

    A project looking into young people’s mental health services in Salford.

  16. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  17. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  18. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

    Advice and Information -

    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  19. Women's Health In Salford

    Report -

    Salford women have their views heard in new health report to make improvements to services.

  20. Salford women have their views heard in new health report to make improvements to services

    News -

    A new report into women’s experiences of health and social care services in Salford has been published.

  21. Digital Exclusion project launched by Healthwatch Salford

    News -

    At Healthwatch Salford, we work with local health and care services to make sure they are working as best they can, influenced by what you tell us.

  22. Investors in Diversity Award for Small Charities recognition for Healthwatch Salford

    News -

    Here at Healthwatch Salford we are pleased to share that we have achieved national recognition for demonstrating our commitments to equality and diversity.

  23. Equipment Services Project Report

    Report -

    A report into the Equipment Service which is used by more than 16,000 Salford residents has been published by Healthwatch Salford.

  24. Virtual Support Group Toolkit

    News -

    Healthwatch Salford has got together with the Northern Care Alliance to produce this toolkit aimed at helping health and wellbeing support groups in Salford, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham to mobilise their meetings in the virtual world online.

  25. Healthwatch Salford supports International Day of People with Disabilities

    News -

    The International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) is a United Nations-led day of recognition promoting the rights of people with disabilities in all areas of society.

  26. Libraries Listening Tour

    News -

    The Libraries Listening Tour is an opportunity for members of the public to come and have a cuppa and chat with us about anything related to health and social care at Libraries across Salford.

  27. Take five minutes to share your experiences in BSL

    Advice and Information -

    Feedback from d/Deaf patients is vital to help service improvements. At Healthwatch Salford, we have created a process to allow people who use BSL (British Sign Language), to let us know what their experience was like with health and care services.

  28. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  29. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

    Advice and Information -

    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  30. Salford d/Deaf community shares insights with professionals and launch new feedback service at their first engagement event

    News -

    Members of Salford’s d/Deaf community hosted an event to capture feedback on health and care services in the city – welcoming both local professionals and national Healthwatch chief executive to learn from their first-hand experiences.

  31. Investors in Diversity Award for Small Charities recognition following reassessment

    News -

    Here at Healthwatch Salford we are pleased to share that we have achieved national recognition for demonstrating our commitments to equality and diversity following our recent reassesment.

  32. Black History Month: Celebrate Sisterhood

    News -

    Luso Connection UK are organising family day to celebrate and showcase the contribution of Black African in building and strengthening local communities. They aim to learn from & honour the incredible contributions of our Black sisters to local Salford.

  33. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

    News -

    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England.

  34. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.